FNBADAZ06 Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 I hear the drawback to black chrome is that it is softer and more prone to chipping and scratching. Is this true? I've had black chrome Z06 style 10 spokes for about a year now and have had the tires replaced on them a few times. No knicks, scratches etc. You do have to be careful to not scratch them while cleaning off the brake dust though. Not any different than a chrome wheel IMO. I've never had black chrome wheels but I would think they would be as durable as regular chrome wheels and suffer from the same drawbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Good and bad news to report this morning. First the good..... Brian from Gateway sent me some pic of the roof install from his camera phone. I'll get better pics when I go to the shop later today. The bad news is that the rear OEM glass replacement has not arrived at the shop, and he has told me that the glass installer has damaged my rear deck lid when de-installing the glass that he botched on the install the first time !!!!! He is having a meeting with the glass installation company boss's this morning, and while Brian says they may be able to repair it he is going to look at replacing it. Looks like I will be getting a new rear deck lid along with my new OEM rear hatch glass He asked if I wanted to be present during the meeting this morning but told him it would be best if I just stayed at the office...plus, I've got so much work to get caught upon while I was away on vacation. Looks like I'm not getting my car back tomorrow as planned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ugh, that blows. No one should have to without their baby for this long. Sorry to hear dood. And, I dig the black chrome ZR1 wheels, buuuttt... Can you fit 375's on factory wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ugh, that blows. No one should have to without their baby for this long. Sorry to hear dood. And, I dig the black chrome ZR1 wheels, buuuttt... Can you fit 375's on factory wheels? No, you can't as the factory ZR1 rear wheels are only 20x12......my 375's are for a 21" wheel. Here is the 375/20/21 rubber next to my factory 325/30/19... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ugh, that blows. No one should have to without their baby for this long. Sorry to hear dood. He could always call Chad and ask how to cope. Maybe even start a support group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 My experience with getting major body work done: Whatever completion date is quoted, add one weeks. It isn't that they intentionally mislead, $hit just happens...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 I dropped it off on Thursday December 10, 2009, so it hasn't been quite a month yet...plus we missed 2 working days with the holidays. All in all, given the wait time on some of the parts to arrive (GM was closed for the holiday as well) it hasn't been too bad. Brian and his Gateway crew have been very responsive to my needs and wishes, and I certainly didn't want a rushed job. We have found a resolution on the rear deck issue and the glass is supposedly going to be in tomorrow, so with the final assembly and detail work I should hopefully get the car back by Monday. Brian is taking pic of the car as we speak and will be e-mailing them to me for review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTABurnout Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Sunday the 17th we can do some pics if you want, and have a location since I don't know Phx at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ugh, that blows. No one should have to without their baby for this long. Sorry to hear dood. He could always call Chad and ask how to cope. Maybe even start a support group. Well at least Victor's car still has teh Vagina... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Sunday the 17th we can do some pics if you want, and have a location since I don't know Phx at all... Sounds good to me, Hunter. Maybe we can go up to the Boulders Resort...lot's of nice settings up there. When I drive it down to Tucson next time, we can go to the many places available down there as well as people have seen on your killer portraits you've done with your car. You getting a room at Drew's hotel or are you going to stay at my casa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 Ugh, that blows. No one should have to without their baby for this long. Sorry to hear dood. He could always call Chad and ask how to cope. Maybe even start a support group. Well at least Victor's car still has teh Vagina... Who's car is that ? As a side note, I've heard thru several friends that the Ford GT(40) that I was going to race at the 1/4 for bragging rights threw a rod out the block over the Christmas holiday. I've been told that the oil then got on the rear tires and sent him careening down the highway and he backed it into a drainage ditch. Luckily he wasn't injured and apparently wasn't hauling ass when it happened but no word on the extent of the damage or cost. Now that would suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 That's Cahd's old car. Roxanne version 2.0. It was down for a blower install for the better part of a year, if not more than a year. Long story, sore subject. We don't much talk about it, but a funny picture is still a funny picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 That's Cahd's old car. Roxanne version 2.0. It was down for a blower install for the better part of a year, if not more than a year. Long story, sore subject. We don't much talk about it, but a funny picture is still a funny picture. Aaaahhhh....before my time on ACE !!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Getting closer......... Still needs the ZR1 skirts installed, the interior reinstalled, and of course the rear glass. I'm not going to put the emblems back on until I get my clear bra installed so I don't have to worry about trimmimg around them. They are trying to expedite the glass and we found a solution to the rear deck issue. Car still needs to be buffed and detailed, but the overall appearance and job has met me expectations. Installed the DRL LED's, 65/145W Yellow H9 high beams, the smoked markers and LED's, and the CF roof. After a test fitment, I think I can reinstall my original OEM hood liner and cut open the area where the vent is on the hood. I just want the install to look as close to OEM as I can. FYI- ZR1's don't have hood liners..I checked the one on the showroom floor It would be pretty cool if I could pull off a photo shoot of my complated car next to the 2010 torch Red ZR1 they have there So here we go............ with a better camera so Dawg don't come after me DRL LED test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 That is awesome, Victor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastC3 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Victor ... that is totally sic !!! this will be the Jan Hot Rod of the Month .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Victor ... that is totally sic !!! this will be the Jan Hot Rod of the Month .......... I'll wait to enter/post for February...my birthday month That is awesome, Victor! Thanks, Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Sweet dood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastC3 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 so be it .... there's a great park for shoots at the end of mill just south of base line ... you can put in on the grass .... can't wait to see it !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 so be it .... there's a great park for shoots at the end of mill just south of base line ... you can put in on the grass .... can't wait to see it !!!! I just might have to check that out Hunter is coming up on the 16th so we are going to try and get a few photo shoots in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Looks great Victor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Sweet dood! Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Looks great Victor! Thanks, Marco Did you happen to notice that it's RED ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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